Model to Predict the Impact of a Technology on Construction Productivity

• Published in: Journal of construction engineering and management Vol. 137; no. 9; pp. 678 - 688
• Main Authors: Goodrum, Paul M, Haas, Carl T, Caldas, Carlos, Zhai, Dong, Yeiser, Jordan, Homm, Daniel
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Reston, VA American Society of Civil Engineers 01.09.2011
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Buildings. Public works; Computation methods. Tables. Charts; Construction works; Exact sciences and technology; Project management. Process of design; Site organization; Structural analysis. Stresses; TECHNICAL PAPERS; Productivity; Validation; Construction productivity; Building site; Technology; Predictive model; Models; Forecast model; Construction management; Modeling; Construction industry

Although some new technologies promise to improve construction productivity, their ability to deliver is not always realized. Building on a great deal of prior research, a four-stage predictive model was developed and validated to estimate the potential for a technology to have a positive impact on...